I’m honored to welcome Karen Strauss, founder of Hybrid Global Publishing and a true visionary in the world of publishing. With decades of experience helping authors bring their stories to life, Karen has been instrumental in turning ideas into bestselling books—including our Soulful Leadership anthologies. Her passion lies in empowering thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to share their voices and create lasting impact through the written word. I’m excited to dive into her journey, the evolution of publishing, and the legacy of storytelling in leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- The Power of Storytelling in Leadership: Learn why stories, not just information, build trust, connection, and lasting influence.

- Why Saying ‘Yes’ Unlocks Growth: Discover how stepping into the unknown can open doors, create impact, and fuel personal transformation.

- Books as a Legacy Tool: Explore how writing a book cements your expertise, amplifies your voice, and creates a lasting impact.

- The Value of Collaboration Books: Find out how co-authoring with others expands your reach, credibility, and influence.

- Your Voice Matters: Perfection Isn’t Required – Embrace your unique perspective and understand why authenticity is more powerful than perfection.

About our Guest:

Karen Strauss has worked with celebrities such as President Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Stewart, Karen has held various positions in the Publishing industry for over 35 years. She worked at Random House, Macmillan, Crown and Avon in Sales, Marketing, and Publicity with authors such as Martha Stewart, George F. Will and Og Mandino.

In 2010 Karen founded Hybrid Global Publishing, a firm that works with Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and coaches to help them write, publish, distribute, and promote their books in order to generate unlimited leads, get on more speaking stages, and grow their business by attracting more clients.

Karen has helped over 1000 business owners become successful published authors and has helped 700 authors reach #1 bestselling status.

https://hybridglobalpublishing.com/

About Me:

Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.

My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.

I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.

Connect with me at:

https://markporteous.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous

https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/

https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/

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